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crossing

 

[ ˈkrɒsɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road

A place where two roads or railway lines cross, typically with a bridge or tunnel to enable pedestrians or vehicles to cross from one side to the other.

Synonyms

crossroad, intersection, junction

Examples of usage

  • The car stopped at the railway crossing as the train passed by.
  • The pedestrian waited for the traffic lights to change at the busy crossing.
Context #2 | Noun

animal behavior

The act of mating or breeding between two different breeds, species, or varieties.

Synonyms

crossbreeding, hybridization, interbreeding

Examples of usage

  • The farmers observed the crossing between the sheep and goats in the pasture.
  • The wildlife documentary captured the crossing of a lion and a tiger in the wild.
Context #3 | Noun

river

A place where a river can be crossed, typically by a bridge or ferry.

Synonyms

bridge, ford, passage

Examples of usage

  • The old stone bridge served as a crossing for villagers to reach the other side of the river.
  • The ferry provided a convenient crossing for vehicles and pedestrians.

Translations

Translations of the word "crossing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruzamento

🇮🇳 पार करना

🇩🇪 Kreuzung

🇮🇩 penyeberangan

🇺🇦 перехрестя

🇵🇱 skrzyżowanie

🇯🇵 交差点 (kōsaten)

🇫🇷 croisement

🇪🇸 cruce

🇹🇷 kavşak

🇰🇷 교차로 (gyocharo)

🇸🇦 معبر

🇨🇿 křižovatka

🇸🇰 križovatka

🇨🇳 交叉路口 (jiāochālùkǒu)

🇸🇮 križišče

🇮🇸 gatnamót

🇰🇿 қиылыс

🇬🇪 გადასვლა

🇦🇿 kəsişmə

🇲🇽 cruce

Etymology

The word 'crossing' originates from the Old English word 'crūsung', which is derived from the verb 'crūsian' meaning 'to go across'. The concept of crossing paths or intersecting routes has been a fundamental aspect of human civilization, dating back to ancient times when bridges, fords, and pathways were established for travel and trade. Over the centuries, the term 'crossing' has evolved to encompass various contexts, from road intersections to animal breeding, reflecting the diverse ways in which crossing plays a role in our lives.

See also: cross, crossable, crossbar, crossbow, crosser, crosshair, crossly, crosspiece, crossroad, crossroads, crossway, crosswise, uncrossable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,417, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.